Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Salvage
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Forfeit.
Given word: Salvage
Meaning: To save or recover something from loss, destruction, or danger.
Example: The firefighters managed to salvage some furniture from the burning house.
Antonym: Forfeit
Meaning: To lose or give up something as a penalty or because it cannot be saved.
Example: He had to forfeit his deposit due to cancelling the booking.
Meaning of the other words:
- Rescue – To save someone from danger (similar to salvage).
- Glean – To collect gradually or gather information.
- Extricate – To free or remove from difficulty.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.